softheartedness

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noun

The state or condition of being softhearted; sentimental tenderness.

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tenderness
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Meanings

nounsoftheartedness (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe state or condition of being softhearted; sentimental tenderness.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)

Similar
tenderness
Broader
concern
Also see
tenderness

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From softhearted + -ness.

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Cite this entry
APA

softheartedness. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/softheartedness

MLA

“softheartedness.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/softheartedness. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “softheartedness,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/softheartedness.

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